Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Posted By Todd Miner Law || Apr 13, 2013

The harm that people can inflict on one another through careless or malicious
actions is not relegated to the physical. Devastating emotional trauma
can affect one’s life just as much, or to an even greater degree,
than physical injuries. In some cases, the infliction of emotional distress
can be grounds for a kind of tort known as “intentional infliction
of emotional distress,” or “the tort of outrage.”

When a reckless person or entity (such as a business) causes significant
financial, physical, and/or emotional loss, you may be able to win financial
compensation as a means of repayment for your suffering. The
personal injury attorney Orlando has come to rely upon is Todd Miner. He will work for
you with aggressive efficiency and keen attention to detail. To learn
more, call our offices.

Defining “Emotional Distress”

An intentional infliction of emotional distress tort is also known as the
tort of outrage. This is because it concerns malicious behavior that is
not simply negligent or cruel, but well beyond the realm of understandable
behavior. In other words, it is behavior that is outrageous.

You may have grounds for filing a tort of outrage if:

The defendant intentionally or recklessly caused you significant harm

The defendant’s behavior was outrageous

You have suffered emotional distress as a result of the defendant’s actions

Your distress stems from, or has caused, physical symptoms

Not every state requires victims to experience physical harm before they
can pursue a tort of outrage claim. However, in the state of Florida,
you must have some degree of physical harm to pursue legal compensation.
Unfortunately, this can make intentional infliction of emotional distress
claims difficult to pursue. You will most likely need an experienced lawyer
working for you to successfully pursue compensation.

Injured? Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney in Orlando!

Because of his extensive experience with cases involving the intentional
infliction of emotional distress, the personal injury attorney Orlando
counts on to achieve true justice is Todd Miner. He is prepared to aggressively
protect your legal rights and ensure that your voice is heard.
Contact his offices today for the experienced legal counsel you deserve.